The Middle colonies were a group of English colonies in North America that were founded in the 17th and 18th centuries. They included the colonies of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The Middle colonies were known for their religious tolerance and their economic prosperity.
The Southern colonies were a group of English colonies in North America that were founded in the 17th and 18th centuries. They included the colonies of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Southern colonies were known for their plantation economy and their reliance on slave labor.
Here is a table that summarizes the key differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies:
| Colony | Religion | Economy | Social Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England | Puritanism | Farming, fishing, and trade | Small farmers and merchants |
| Middle | Religious tolerance | Farming, trade, and manufacturing | Large landowners, small farmers, and merchants |
| Southern | Anglicanism | Plantation agriculture | Large landowners and slaves |